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    Nov 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Merchandising with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising, BS


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As a student pursuing the Bachelor of Science with a major in merchandising, you become skilled in consumer studies, textiles, fashion theory, trend analysis, brand development and promotion. This curriculum was developed in consultation with leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth retail industry to give you the essential skills for the job market.


 Program requirements

Degree requirements


Hours required and general/school requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics  section of this catalog and the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism  requirements.

Major


GPA requirements


  • A grade of C or above must be earned in each merchandising and hospitality management course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. This includes all courses with prefixes CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL.
  • Academic requirements for graduation with a BS from the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism include:
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the professional field, with minimum grades of C required in all CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL courses;
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all courses completed at UNT; and
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted, including transfer, correspondence, extension and residence work.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
MDSE 2490 - Introduction to Merchandising   3 hours   ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics   3 hours  
American History core   3 hours  MDSE 2350 - Trend Analysis and Forecasting   3 hours  
Communication core   3 hours MDSE 2650 - Textiles for Apparel   3 hours  
Creative Arts core   3 hours American History core   3 hours
Mathematics core   3 hours Communication core   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)   3 hours   MDSE 2790 - Talent Development   3 hours  
MDSE 2750 - Consumers in a Global Market   3 hours   MDSE 3900 - Branding and Promotion   3 hours  
MDSE 3370 - Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance   3 hours   MDSE 4560 - Sustainable Strategies in Merchandising   3 hours  
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours 
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours  Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
DRTL 3090 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels   3 hours   MDSE 4010 - Global Sourcing   3 hours  
MDSE 3350 - Historic Costume   3 hours   MDSE 4250 - Product Development   3 hours  
MDSE 3510 - Buying   3 hours   Elective 3 hours 
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
CMHT 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences   3 hours   CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Workforce   3 hours  
MDSE 4660 - Advanced Application   3 hours   CMHT 4790 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management   3 hours  
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Total 15 hours  Total 15 hours 

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